Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Yes, turkey is considered dark meat because of its higher fat content and richer flavor. This makes it the perfect choice for slow cooking or air frying in an air fryer since both methods help to keep the meat juicy and tender.

You can use a regular air fryer to cook these air fryer turkey thighs or you can place them into your Instant Pot and cook using the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid. Both methods have the same cooking time of 15 minutes.

For a turkey leg to be considered cooked all the way, it needs to have an internal temperature of 180 degrees. The best way to check the temperature is to use an Instant meat thermometer. An instant-read thermometer is ideal for accurately checking the temperature of your turkey legs. Once cooked, you can enjoy delicious turkey legs hot from the air fryer with your favorite sides and condiments!

It is important to cover your cooked Turkey legs until serving to keep them warm and juicy. This prevents moisture loss, which can cause the meat to become dry and tough.

Absolutely! You can use the air fryer to cook all of your Thanksgiving or holiday turkey dinners. Just be sure to adjust cooking times based on the size and cut of your turkey. For example, a whole roast turkey will require a much longer cooking time than individual legs or thighs.

Once you master using the air fryer for turkey, you can cook up any type of turkey recipe with ease! It also depends on the size of your air fryer. It may be better to cook Turkey legs or a Turkey breast as a whole turkey will most likely be too big for your air fryer basket.

You can cook a full turkey roast dinner in your air fryer including the stuffing, veggies, and trimmings.

If your turkey legs come out dry, there are a few things you can try to help fix this. First, make sure that you are cooking the turkey long enough to fully cook all of the way through.

You may also want to experiment with different cooking times and temperatures until you find the optimal settings for your air fryer. Additionally, you can always try bringing your turkey legs before cooking to help keep them extra juicy and tender.

To cook turkey legs in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and place the turkey legs on a roasting pan. Make a seasoned butter rub in a small bowl and rub butter onto the turkey legs before you place the turkey thigh into the oven.

If you don't fancy a butter rub try smoked paprika, olive oil, and kosher salt or rub thighs with an Italian dry rub and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted registers 165 degrees F.

Yes, you can slow-cook turkey legs in a slow cooker or in the Instant Pot using the slow cooker setting. Simply season your turkey legs with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices you love, then add them to your slow cooker along with a little chicken broth or stock.

Slow-cooking your turkey will give it a delicious, tender texture that is perfect for serving with mashed potatoes or over a bed of pasta.

So whether you are looking for an easy and healthy weeknight meal, or want to wow your friends and family at your next holiday gathering, air fryer turkey legs are sure to be a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Turkey legs also known as turkey thighs are pretty much the same thing. A Turkey leg consists of the thigh and the drumstick leg. Hence the words Turkey thighs and turkey legs are often used to refer to the same cut of turkey meat.

Once your air-fried turkey thighs have taken a bow, let them cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them up like a gift with aluminum foil. Label the container with a hint of holiday cheer and the freezing date, then freeze those turkey thighs for up to 2-3 months. They'll be the stars of a future feast.